Phrasal Verbs II

Match the synonymous phrasal verbs.

• kick in

• calm down

• leaf through

• chip in

• head back

• thumb through

• settle down

• get back

Dear Boss,

After our initial meeting with out client, I made sure to​ (a)   by email to see if they had any further questions. I also tried to​ (b)   by highlighting the benefits of our services. However, they ultimately​​​ (c)   our proposal. I plan to​ (d)   with them again in a few months to see if their needs have changed.

Sincerely, Your Favorite Employee

• follow up
• win them over
• turned down
• get in touch
• pull through

Match the following phrasal verbs to their meanings.

• contact/reach

• turn down

• proceed/pursue

• get in touch (with)

• deny/decline

• win over

• persuade/concince

• follow up

After a long day at work, I was tempted to​ (a)   and skip my evening workout. However, I knew that I had to​ (b)   the fatigue if I wanted to see progress in my fitness journey. Though I am exhausted, I feel proud of my efforts and​ (c)   the day when my hard work will​ ultimately (d)   .

• give in
• work through
• look forward to
• pay off
• stand out

Match the following phrasal verbs to their meanings.

• anticipate/await

• work through

• resolve/overcome

• give in

• reward/succeed

• look forward to

• surrender/yield

• pay off